Dance Instruments

Celebration through dance found a natural place in both the religious and secular life. Music has always been an important part of Indian life. India has a rich musical history with records of ancient musical instruments found in revered religious scriptures.

The Thappu is extensively used in temple festivals, religious celebrations, folk music and dance. In the last several centuries, just like the Parai, it has also been used by the drumming community to provide inauspicious ritual services such as accompanying funeral processions. At funerals the drumming is of a very fast beat to evoke Sudalai Muni or Sudalai Aandi (Lord Shiva), who favours the Koothu beats, to liberate the Athma (soul) of the deceased.

There is also a Folk dance variation known as Thappaattam (Thappu Dance) where the players evoke contrasting beats as that of their counterpart and or group. The dance contains numerous movement patterns all carried out while holding and playing the drum. The Thappu drums beats are almost identical to the Parai and similarly is so powerful and captivating. Indeed it also naturally makes the person sway, clap their hands or stamp their feet in synchronisation to the beat or actually dance.

Bells are very important for puja occasions. They add more to puja's piousness. A puja bell is rung at the time of aarti or while chanting puja mantras. We have several types of puja bells that include, silver puja bell, gahensha, rituals, hanging, nandi, brass puja bells and many more. Learn More

Puja bells are very important for puja occasions. Bell ringing during prayer is said to help in controlling the ever wandering mind and focusing on the deity.. A puja bell is rung at the time of aarti or while chanting puja mantras

Wooden Clapper - Khartal or Kartal, which is a well-known ancient musical instrument, primarily used while performing devotional songs. This instrument belongs to the group of idiophones of self-sounding instruments and amalgamates the properties of vibrator & resonator.

When the plates are clapped together, it produces a clinking sound. Owing to its durability and musicality, our range is in high demand.

No of items : 1 Thala mani kattai The Wooden Tattukazhi and tattumani thalam is integral part of Indian classical dance. Bharatanatyam , Kuchipudi and most of traditional Indian dances. Good quality and sturdy.